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DK weight smooth silk yarns

These yarns are mill spun and steam set (for a balanced yarn) for us from finer silk. This yarn retains the gorgeous colours and the truly silky feel of the lace weight but gives the extra weight needed for some garments. The 8/28 is simply 4 strands of 2/28NM, whilst the 32/120 is actually 4 strands of 2/120 cobweb weight twisted together then 4 of THOSE strands twisted together again, which gives a wonderful cable texture. Similarly the 20/60 is twisted from 5 plies of a 2/60NM yarn (which we also sell) with two plies of THAT then twisted together, again giving a cabled texture - the 40/120s are actually 4 plies of 5 plies of 2 plies of 1/120s and so on...


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32/120NM dk wt silk 6718 dull choc

The 32 (4 plies of 4 plies of 2 plies) really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 610 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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32/120NM dk wt silk 1232 pewter

The 32 (4 plies of 4 plies of 2 plies) really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 610 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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40/120NM dk wt silk 508550 vinegar wine

The 40 really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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32/120NM dk wt silk 3424 dull brick

The 32 (4 plies of 4 plies of 2 plies) really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 610 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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24/70NM dk wt silk 100 pale emerald

The 32 (3 plies of 4 plies of 2 plies) really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 480 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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24/70NM dk wt silk 78 turq mint

The 32 (3 plies of 4 plies of 2 plies) really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 480 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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32/120NM dk wt silk 63 bright mint

The 32 (4 plies of 4 plies of 2 plies) really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 610 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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40/120NM dk wt silk 95 copper

The 40 really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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32/120NM dk wt silk 88 bright blue

The 32 (4 plies of 4 plies of 2 plies) really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 610 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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24/72NM dk wt silk 88 bright blue

The 32 (3 plies of 4 plies of 2 plies) really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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40/120NM dk wt silk 88 bright blue

The 40 really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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20/60NM dk wt silk mid brown
Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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20/60NM dk wt silk sycamore

a very very dark brown

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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12/30NM heavy dk wt silk black schappe spun

schappe spun yarn

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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40/120NM dk wt silk 71 limeish

The 40 really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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40/120NM dk wt silk 73 pale sage

The 40 really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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40/120NM dk wt silk 94 mustard sun

The 40 really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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40/120NM dk wt silk 64 pale mist

The 40 really fine strands in this yarn make it very flexible but a little duller than some silks, the colors are as always deep and gorgeous

Length: 490 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $20.00
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DK weight smooth silk yarns

These 8/28 NM dk weight, give about 580 yards per cone or 1,750 yards/lb. The 32/120 give about 620 yards and 1,870 yards/lb and the 20/60NM and 40/120NM yarns give 490 yards per cone (ie a little thicker) and about 1,500 yards per lb. You should get a gauge of about 20-24 stitches in a 4 inch swatch with US 5-6 or 3.75-4mm needles - see our articles on knitting and washing these yarns in our knowledge base sections


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